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I Just Went to Copenhagen—6 Trends I'm Copying From All the Scandi Girls

Yusra Siddiqui Sat, 01 Jul 2023 Who What Wear

I'm always struck with waves of sartorial inspiration when I travel, but nothing could've prepared me for what was going to hit me during my few days in Copenhagen, Denmark. And while yes, I've covered the city's street style during fashion week and seen snippets of the scene via Instagram, I can confirm that everyone in that city is well dressed, all while exuding a chill and effortless energy.

Despite being OOO, I couldn't help but take notes of trends and outfit combinations I saw on my trip. While perusing online, some may think of Scandinavian style as uber-trendy. But what I saw IRL wasn't actually a copious amount of trends, it was people wearing daring items but infusing them into everyday wear, keeping things forward yet relaxed. Of course, people tend to keep the "statement" moments for Instagram, but it was the outfits I saw at the market or on the train during rush hour that really had me thinking about style.

Below, you'll find six wardrobe items that I saw everywhere in Copenhagen this past month, and why they motivated me to get out of my fashion slump. I had a fresh new perspective when I came back to look at my closet, and have already come up with plenty of outfit ideas for the current season. And if you're in the mood to add a few new things, I've shopped out each as well.

I once tried to spice things up in college by wearing my fitted Adidas track pants with pointed-toe pumps, so you could say I'm a trendsetter. But years later, I'm ready to give the look a try again. This time, I'm opting for a more relaxed look with wide-leg track pants and a comfy t-shirt or poplin shirt.

Scandinavian style has a reputation for saturated shades and clashing prints, so I was surprised to see a chockful of neutral outfits consisting of whites and creams.

I'm all for playing around with different silhouettes, but the Scandi fashion set taught me to not be so afraid of just sticking to one, even if it's all oversize. Sure, it may not be what we traditionally may consider "flattering" but fashion is all about breaking norms, right?

Switch things up from your everyday jewelry with a statement pendant. And you're in luck because there is plenty of them on the market right now from ocean-inspired pieces to runway-esque heart lockets.

Red seems to be the it-color of 2023, and I'm ready to add some pops of it into my wardrobe.

What's better than skirts over pants? Dresses over pants. Some might find this trend a bit odd, but when I saw it on the Copenhagen streets, it looked nothing but ultra-chic, especially done with monochromatic pieces.

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I Just Went to Copenhagen—6 Trends I'm Copying From All the Scandi Girls

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